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| name = Baisipalli Wildlife Sanctuary<br />
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| location = [[Nayagrh]], [[Odisha]], [[India]]<br />
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| area = {{convert|168.35|km2|acre}}<br />
| established = 6 May 1981<ref name=Mahandi>{{cite web|title=Mahandi Wildlife Division, Nayagarh |publisher=District Portal Nayagarh |url=http://nayagarh.nic.in/mahanadiwildlife.htm |accessdate=August 2, 2014 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140210102914/http://nayagarh.nic.in/mahanadiwildlife.htm |archivedate=February 10, 2014 |url-status=live |df= }}</ref><br />
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'''Baisipalli Wildlife Sanctuary''' was created on 6 May 1981 and is located in [[Nayagrh]], [[Odisha]], [[India]], adjacent to the [[Satkosia Gorge Wildlife Sanctuary]]. It is {{convert|168.35|km2|acre}} of sanctuary land, home to [[bear]]s, [[elephant]]s, [[leopard]]s, [[sambar deer]] and [[spotted deer]].<ref name=Mahandi/><br />
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The sanctuary is located where the [[Mahanadi River]] passes through a gorge in the [[Eastern Ghats]] mountains. Elevations range from near sea level to about {{convert|900|m|ft}}.{{cn|date=October 2020}}<br />
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Baisipalli is located in the [[Eastern Highlands moist deciduous forests]] ecoregion. The two major plant communities are mixed [[deciduous forests]] including Sal ''([[Shorea robusta]])'' and riverine forest.<ref>Negi, Sharad Singh (1993). ''Biodiversity and Its Conservation in India''. Indus Books. p. 241.</ref><br />
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In 2007, the [[Satkosia Tiger Reserve]] was designated, which comprises Baisipali and the adjacent Satkosia Gorge Wildlife Sanctuary.<br />
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Due to its flora and fauna and beautiful landscapes, this sanctuary is an ideal tourist destination.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Baisipalli PA :: Odisha Wildlife Organisation|url=https://www.wildlife.odisha.gov.in/WebPortal/PA_Baisipalli.aspx|access-date=2021-05-17|website=www.wildlife.odisha.gov.in}}</ref><br />
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==References==<br />
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==External links==<br />
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20060310231258/http://www.wildlifeorissa.org.in/SANTURIESATAGLANCE.htm Sanctuaries at a Glance]<br />
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20140812053348/http://www.odishafdc.com/Baisipalli.php Baisipalli Wildlife Sanctuary] at Orissa Forest Development Corporation<br />
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[[Category:Protected areas established in 1981]]<br />
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